BM 144: an original thromboxane A2 receptor antagonist derived from torasemide

J Pharm Belg. 1999 Mar-Apr;54(2):57-8.

Abstract

Torasemide, a new sulfonylurea high ceiling loop diuretic, has been demonstrated to induce a concentration dependent relaxation of canine coronary precontracted with thromboxane A2 (TXA2). With the aim to develop more potent TXA2 receptor antagonists, we investigated a series of torasemide derivatives. This pharmacomodulation led to the discovery of a sulfonyl-cyanoguanidine (BM 144) which presents the same pharmacological profile as sulotroban, a TXA2 receptor antagonist used as reference.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Platelet Aggregation / drug effects
  • Receptors, Thromboxane / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Sulfonamides / chemical synthesis
  • Sulfonamides / chemistry*
  • Sulfonamides / pharmacology*
  • Torsemide

Substances

  • BM 144
  • Receptors, Thromboxane
  • Sulfonamides
  • Torsemide